Correct Pay App (2025)

FAQs

Is CorrectPay replacing JPay? ›

The switch from JPay to CorrectPay for deposits for loved ones who are incarcerated in state prisons in Florida will not begin until May 1st.

The JPay App is the easiest way to stay connected and support your incarcerated individual. JPay allows you to quickly send money to a trust account, send and receive Emails, photos, eCards and Videograms.

TextBehind® is a secure nationwide communication service for families, friends and TextPals (pen pals) to consistently stay in touch with their incarcerated loved ones conveniently and affordably.

After June 30th 2022, JPAY no longer has a contract with CDCr. The new email, phone and video call service will be through GTL – gettingout.com. Every person in California state prisons is supposed to get free tablets from CDCr after July 1st, 2022 and should also be able to access kiosks for email.

The closest competitor to jpay.com are pigeonly.com and writeaprisoner.com. To understand more about jpay.com and its competitors, sign up for a free account to explore Semrush's Traffic Analytics and Market Explorer tools.

No. It is not legal for them to have cell phones and if this person is asking you to send money to somebody outside of the prison and claiming they will get them one it is likely they are doing something illegal and will be smuggling it in.

CorrectPay by VendEngine is an Android app that allows users to make commissary, phone, bonding, and monitoring deposits for their incarcerated loved ones in less than 30 seconds from anywhere in the world.

Looking to write an inmate? The Pelipost App and Greetings by Pelipost offer easy and cost-effective ways to send jail mail to your loved one on the inside. Conveniently write to someone in prison with one of our customizable letters or greeting cards, or send any of our photo products through the Pelipost app.

The SAASPASS deposits.jailatm.com Password Manager (free for personal use and also comes with enterprise support) mobile Android, Android tablet & Android Wear app is available for free from the Google Play Store.

What is the app called to Facetime inmates? ›

Video Visit from Home. Visit Now on DemandWith Visit Now, there's no scheduling needed, and you can visit from the GettingOut Visits Android app.

About this app

It provides simple and reliable communication between inmates and their family and friends -- allowing them to stay connected, even on the go!

Penmate is the easiest way to write incarcerated loved ones in jail or prison. Locate anyone incarcerated and send a messages and emails right from your phone. Upload photos and design your own postcards too! Penmate delivers messages and photos for you when it matters most.

SmartJailMail.com uses safe and secure two way electronic messaging software designed specifically for communicating with inmates, prisoners, and detainees in correctional institutions.

In July 2015 Securus Technologies announced that it acquired JPay Inc technology and financial services provider.

The most common reason for transaction failure is a mismatch between the payment information you've provided to JPay and the information your bank has on file. Be sure to check the information closely and enter your name, address and other information EXACTLY as it appears on your bank statement.

Send Money through Mail

A less expensive way to send money is through the U.S. Postal Service. Family members mustn't send the money directly to a person in prison. Instead, send the money to a central location that the Bureau of Prisons reserves for processing inmate money.